Dr J. Rosenbaum
@jrosenbaum.com.au
Artist and researcher working with AI perceptions of gender. PhD, nerd, muso, they/them pronouns 🏳️⚧️🇦🇺
links page at minxdragon.com
links page at minxdragon.com
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Yes, the way Grok is represented as sentient in one context, and simply a tool in another, is the story.
They also just reported, without further comment, the phrase ‘X say they take a zero tolerance policy on the posting of child sexual abusive material on the site’ and it makes me feel insane - IT’S THEM POSTING IT, AND THEY HAVEN’T STOPPED!
January 15, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Yes, the way Grok is represented as sentient in one context, and simply a tool in another, is the story.
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"Analysis of 41 million papers finds that although AI expands individual impact, it narrows collective scientific exploration".
This is the science-equivalent to "Generative AI enhances individual creativity but reduces the collective diversity of novel content" www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
This is the science-equivalent to "Generative AI enhances individual creativity but reduces the collective diversity of novel content" www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
January 15, 2026 at 4:18 AM
"Analysis of 41 million papers finds that although AI expands individual impact, it narrows collective scientific exploration".
This is the science-equivalent to "Generative AI enhances individual creativity but reduces the collective diversity of novel content" www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
This is the science-equivalent to "Generative AI enhances individual creativity but reduces the collective diversity of novel content" www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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the pitchbot is barely satire
January 15, 2026 at 5:10 AM
the pitchbot is barely satire
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product idea: comfort "ctrl z" keyset for digital artists trying out traditional mediums
it doesn't work
there's a little speaker and every time you press it, it just says "it's okay"
it doesn't work
there's a little speaker and every time you press it, it just says "it's okay"
January 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM
product idea: comfort "ctrl z" keyset for digital artists trying out traditional mediums
it doesn't work
there's a little speaker and every time you press it, it just says "it's okay"
it doesn't work
there's a little speaker and every time you press it, it just says "it's okay"
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A picture is worth a thousand words but AI slop is only worth about ten words.
January 14, 2026 at 4:58 AM
A picture is worth a thousand words but AI slop is only worth about ten words.
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I remember when anime nerds used to insist that "otaku" was a very unique word that had no English equivalent. Nothing in western fandom matches the level of obsession of otaku.
And you'd say, "oh, it's like a Star Trek geek, right?"
And they'd be like, "NO, IT'S COMPLETELY DIFFERENT AND SPECIAL!"
And you'd say, "oh, it's like a Star Trek geek, right?"
And they'd be like, "NO, IT'S COMPLETELY DIFFERENT AND SPECIAL!"
I talk about this when I teach translation, but the choice to keep a word in its native language must be deliberate--and not simply to exoticize.
You are attempting to introduce a new word into the English language. And by doing so, you are asking the reader to do the work you are being paid for.
You are attempting to introduce a new word into the English language. And by doing so, you are asking the reader to do the work you are being paid for.
January 15, 2026 at 3:57 AM
I remember when anime nerds used to insist that "otaku" was a very unique word that had no English equivalent. Nothing in western fandom matches the level of obsession of otaku.
And you'd say, "oh, it's like a Star Trek geek, right?"
And they'd be like, "NO, IT'S COMPLETELY DIFFERENT AND SPECIAL!"
And you'd say, "oh, it's like a Star Trek geek, right?"
And they'd be like, "NO, IT'S COMPLETELY DIFFERENT AND SPECIAL!"
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Bandcamp bans AI music
We’re articulating our approach to generative AI so musicians can keep making music and fans can trust the music they find on Bandcamp.
Bandcamp’s Mission and Our Approach to Generative AI
We’re articulating our approach to generative AI so musicians can keep making music and fans can trust the music they find on Bandcamp.
blog.bandcamp.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Bandcamp bans AI music
I'm collecting examples like this of community action against AI, please send them my way!
San Diego Comic-Con will no longer allow AI 'art' to be displayed at their event
"Material created by AI either partially or wholly, is not allowed in the art show"
This follows backlash from artists after SDCC initially indicated AI-generated work would be permitted
"Material created by AI either partially or wholly, is not allowed in the art show"
This follows backlash from artists after SDCC initially indicated AI-generated work would be permitted
January 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM
I'm collecting examples like this of community action against AI, please send them my way!
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HELL YEAH!!
Look at what we did TOGETHER! Comic-con has quietly changed their language and will NOT allow GenAi imagery in their art show!
And this happened because you all wrote letters, and shared your concerns! Speaking up works EVERY time!
So congrats friends! We did this together!!!
🙌🙌💖💖💖
Look at what we did TOGETHER! Comic-con has quietly changed their language and will NOT allow GenAi imagery in their art show!
And this happened because you all wrote letters, and shared your concerns! Speaking up works EVERY time!
So congrats friends! We did this together!!!
🙌🙌💖💖💖
San Diego Comic-Con will no longer allow AI 'art' to be displayed at their event
"Material created by AI either partially or wholly, is not allowed in the art show"
This follows backlash from artists after SDCC initially indicated AI-generated work would be permitted
"Material created by AI either partially or wholly, is not allowed in the art show"
This follows backlash from artists after SDCC initially indicated AI-generated work would be permitted
January 14, 2026 at 11:41 PM
HELL YEAH!!
Look at what we did TOGETHER! Comic-con has quietly changed their language and will NOT allow GenAi imagery in their art show!
And this happened because you all wrote letters, and shared your concerns! Speaking up works EVERY time!
So congrats friends! We did this together!!!
🙌🙌💖💖💖
Look at what we did TOGETHER! Comic-con has quietly changed their language and will NOT allow GenAi imagery in their art show!
And this happened because you all wrote letters, and shared your concerns! Speaking up works EVERY time!
So congrats friends! We did this together!!!
🙌🙌💖💖💖
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X is claiming it’s restricted the ability to generate explicit deepfakes with Grok, and plenty of media outlets are parroting it without checking.
But it’s still easy to get Grok to generate the very same “undressing” photos causing this scandal in the first place.
But it’s still easy to get Grok to generate the very same “undressing” photos causing this scandal in the first place.
X claims it has stopped Grok from undressing people, but of course it hasn’t
It’s still easy to get Grok to edit photographs of real people into sexualized poses, despite X’s updated restrictions.
www.theverge.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:22 AM
X is claiming it’s restricted the ability to generate explicit deepfakes with Grok, and plenty of media outlets are parroting it without checking.
But it’s still easy to get Grok to generate the very same “undressing” photos causing this scandal in the first place.
But it’s still easy to get Grok to generate the very same “undressing” photos causing this scandal in the first place.
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Wednesday is TRANSPHOBES ARE TRASH DAY!
Congratulations to those who celebrate this wonderful day.
Also, every other day is also Transphobes are Trash Day, I forgot to mention that.
Congratulations to those who celebrate this wonderful day.
Also, every other day is also Transphobes are Trash Day, I forgot to mention that.
January 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Wednesday is TRANSPHOBES ARE TRASH DAY!
Congratulations to those who celebrate this wonderful day.
Also, every other day is also Transphobes are Trash Day, I forgot to mention that.
Congratulations to those who celebrate this wonderful day.
Also, every other day is also Transphobes are Trash Day, I forgot to mention that.
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Translation: They asked ChatGPT 1,000 times
Brooke Rollins: "We've run over 1,000 simulations. It can cost around $3 a meal for a piece of chicken, a piece of broccoli, corn tortilla, and one other thing. So there is a way to do this that actually will save the average American consumer money."
January 14, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Translation: They asked ChatGPT 1,000 times
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🔥 Top Campaigns, Last 24 Hours:
1️⃣ “Congress Must Rein In an Out-of-Control Authoritarian Regime” (+7,679)
2️⃣ “Congress Must Defund an Authoritarian Presidency” (+5,007)
3️⃣ “Congress Must Act After ICE Kills a U.S. Citizen in Minneapolis” (+2,492)
1️⃣ “Congress Must Rein In an Out-of-Control Authoritarian Regime” (+7,679)
2️⃣ “Congress Must Defund an Authoritarian Presidency” (+5,007)
3️⃣ “Congress Must Act After ICE Kills a U.S. Citizen in Minneapolis” (+2,492)
Resistbot Petitions
Trending campaigns organized by Resistbot members.
resist.bot
January 14, 2026 at 10:28 PM
🔥 Top Campaigns, Last 24 Hours:
1️⃣ “Congress Must Rein In an Out-of-Control Authoritarian Regime” (+7,679)
2️⃣ “Congress Must Defund an Authoritarian Presidency” (+5,007)
3️⃣ “Congress Must Act After ICE Kills a U.S. Citizen in Minneapolis” (+2,492)
1️⃣ “Congress Must Rein In an Out-of-Control Authoritarian Regime” (+7,679)
2️⃣ “Congress Must Defund an Authoritarian Presidency” (+5,007)
3️⃣ “Congress Must Act After ICE Kills a U.S. Citizen in Minneapolis” (+2,492)
New enrichment just dropped
Crickets are cheap and readily available from all good pet stores if you're looking to introduce a fun and interesting new problem to your life
January 14, 2026 at 10:51 PM
New enrichment just dropped
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Crickets are cheap and readily available from all good pet stores if you're looking to introduce a fun and interesting new problem to your life
January 14, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Crickets are cheap and readily available from all good pet stores if you're looking to introduce a fun and interesting new problem to your life
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One of the things that gets me about them people who are like “they are ending the constitution to distract from the Epstein files, don’t fall for it” is that nobody in power cares about little girls.
January 14, 2026 at 5:39 PM
One of the things that gets me about them people who are like “they are ending the constitution to distract from the Epstein files, don’t fall for it” is that nobody in power cares about little girls.
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It's nice when the kitty curls up to sleep with you, forcing you to sleep in an uncomfortable position you would never normally try to sleep in.
January 13, 2026 at 8:02 AM
It's nice when the kitty curls up to sleep with you, forcing you to sleep in an uncomfortable position you would never normally try to sleep in.
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Ugh at the increase in trying to pull in effort to AI platforms, but good that they're really divesting from X.
January 13, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Ugh at the increase in trying to pull in effort to AI platforms, but good that they're really divesting from X.
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Oh ghod now the workshop landlord is threatening to evict me unless I pay him tomorrow. I need work.
Things i can do
* $80 “tech concierge” product research https://calendly.com/accelerando/technology-concierge - seriously i just had a call from an IoT meetup member, a farmer, “I need to fix X […]
Things i can do
* $80 “tech concierge” product research https://calendly.com/accelerando/technology-concierge - seriously i just had a call from an IoT meetup member, a farmer, “I need to fix X […]
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aus.social
January 13, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Oh ghod now the workshop landlord is threatening to evict me unless I pay him tomorrow. I need work.
Things i can do
* $80 “tech concierge” product research https://calendly.com/accelerando/technology-concierge - seriously i just had a call from an IoT meetup member, a farmer, “I need to fix X […]
Things i can do
* $80 “tech concierge” product research https://calendly.com/accelerando/technology-concierge - seriously i just had a call from an IoT meetup member, a farmer, “I need to fix X […]
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When the new Adelaide Festival board comes in they should publish all the details of all the correspondence and deliberation that went into this fuckup. Name the fucking names.
January 13, 2026 at 4:23 AM
When the new Adelaide Festival board comes in they should publish all the details of all the correspondence and deliberation that went into this fuckup. Name the fucking names.
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THANK YOU to the people who’ve commissioned work, dropped tips, boosted my toot or endorsed me. It’s a big help toward keeping me going through the holiday season business doldrums. I’ve still got capacity for February so if you’re thinking of commissioning work, ask me anything.
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aus.social
January 13, 2026 at 11:34 PM
THANK YOU to the people who’ve commissioned work, dropped tips, boosted my toot or endorsed me. It’s a big help toward keeping me going through the holiday season business doldrums. I’ve still got capacity for February so if you’re thinking of commissioning work, ask me anything.
(Oh hey, I see […]
(Oh hey, I see […]
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it's not research if you use chatGPT. i don't even mean this in a derisive way, it's just literally not research. if you just want plausible-looking words disconnected from any context except the query you gave it, then chatgpt is great. but that's not research.
RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open 'just to do quick research'
January 13, 2026 at 10:31 PM
it's not research if you use chatGPT. i don't even mean this in a derisive way, it's just literally not research. if you just want plausible-looking words disconnected from any context except the query you gave it, then chatgpt is great. but that's not research.
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new rose garden sign is giving "kitchen nightmares"
January 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM
new rose garden sign is giving "kitchen nightmares"
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Just a reminder that there are a ton of lovely, fantastic cartoonists out there working today who are in no way awful.
January 13, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Just a reminder that there are a ton of lovely, fantastic cartoonists out there working today who are in no way awful.